If the bike feels great and fits right when you're riding it, THAT'S
what matters. I truly need a 57 cm frame, but my Ram is a 58. A 56
would have been a case of me falling into my old habits of buying too
small; and the 58 fits great when I ride. Stick with Grant's standover
formula and err on the side of larger. Remember, too, that Sams don't
have as many sizes to choose from, and that a 52 probably would have
been a bit compact for you.
On 1/22/2011 8:41 AM, JimP wrote:
I have a Sma Hillborne which I absolutely Love. It is the best
bicycle I have ever owned. Orange frame, Cream Delta Cruisers and
Honjo hammered fenders. A Magnificent and Functional work of Art.
I can't help but think about another Rivendell at some point,
perhaps an A. Homer Hilson or Atlantis. The question becomes whether
or not to get a smaller frame.
When I ordered my Sam I did the best I could with measurements and
read that most people buy frames too small for them. I ended up buying
a 56 cm Sam with 700 tires. It feels great when I am riding BUT, when
I stand over the top bar I am right on it, and I mean right on it. I
lean the bike over when I get on, but at stoplights I do fine with one
foot (toe) down. That suggests I should have gotten the 54 but the
bike feels great when I am riding. I guess that shows you can adjust
seat height and saddle position and come up with a bike that "fits"
while mounted even IF it is too large.
So, if I ordered an AHH would you recommend a smaller frame? If so,
what effect would there be, if any, moving back and forth between a 56
Sam and a 54 AHH?
Thanks for any thoughts.
best,
JimP
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